Business
It's a Wonderful LIfe, NAILS Version
Like the George Bailey character in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” I sometimes wonder how bad off the world would be without the professional nail industry, my job, your job — Is it so bad that millions of women would go with unpolished nails?
Big Clients, Small Changes: How to Seat Plus-Size Clients Comfortably
It doesn’t take a lot of effort to make your plus-size clients feel at home. All that’s required is a little awareness and sensitivity — and perhaps some minor modifications to your manicure and pedicure set-ups.
Poland: Acrylic Nails Dominate
Though fairly young by American standards, the Polish nail industry is well on its way to becoming a bigger player in the international nail market.
Behind the Scenes: Cover Tech/Cover Model Doug Smith
Nail tech/CND education director Doug Smith makes his modeling debut.
On the Road: The Nail Lounge, Costa Mesa, Calif.
"Cabana" boys and girls take care of the normal grunt work enabling the techs to focus solely on their client and perform top-notch services.
Ten Ways to Keep Your Sanity During the Holiday Season
While it is a time of the year to make a lot of cash, don't neglect yourself this holiday season.
2005 Readers' Favorite Products
The votes are in! Your favorite products from this year are all here!
Texas Working to Improve Sanitation Rules for Barbers, Cosmetologists
Beginning next year, salons in Texas may be required to use an autoclave to disinfect reusable instruments.
Beauty Industry Fund Battles Diversion
In an effort to address diversion, which continues to plague the professional beauty industry, the Beauty Industry Fund (BIF) has launched the Guaranteed Real campaign. The campaign provides salons with information to help them discuss diversion with their clients.
Salon-Finder Websites: Do Online Directories Attract New Clients?
Should you list your salon on the Internet? With free listings you have nothing to lose, but the jury’s still out on the benefit of paying for online advertising.
Showcase Yourself
When looking for a new employee, or even a booth renter, salon owners seek professionalism — and a well-crafted resume or portfolio is one way to demonstrate this. If you have wondered how to put together a cover letter, resume, or portfolio, wonder no more. Here is the information you need to get you started.
Think Outside the Chair: Creative Marketing Ideas
Too often nail professionals get caught up doing the same thing day in and day out and lose sight of the incredible possibilities that exist to expand their services, businesses, and even their own professional growth, says Star Nail's Tony Cuccio.
OPI Lends a Helping Hand to Hurricane Katrina Survivors
New Competitors Find Team Spirit
California Governor Signs Nation’s First Law on Chemicals in Cosmetics
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill that will require cosmetics manufacturers to disclose which of their products contain chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive harm, or developmental toxicity.
California Nail Salon Legislation Vetoed by Governor
After passing both houses of the state legislature with strong bipartisan support, California Assembly bill 1263 was vetoed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The bill would have established minimum safety standards for pedicure equipment and ensured proper protocols were followed for disinfecting all multiuse tools and equipment.
Pet Teachers: Advice on Continuing Education from those Who Teach
When you take a class from a dynamic teacher, she (or he) can transform not only the way you work, but the way you think. Here we get to know some of our industry’s teachers a little better and get a glimpse of what makes them tick -and teach.